Has anybody had problems with their gallbladder after the sleeve

[allsmiles 43 5]

People are telling me that you have gallbladder problems after you have the surgery done is this true or has anybody had it done

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[KristenLe 5,979]

It is often true! Rapid weight loss can result in gallstones and needing gallbladder removal. Some have issues at time of surgery and it's removed at that time.

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[allsmiles 43 5]

Is this a bad thing? Go for my appointment to see dr. October 5...get me thinking now.

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[swimbikerun 1,045]

Yes I did. The doc said it was all in my head. Actually it was all in my gallbladder. I suffered for months before he did anything and that was only because he got forced to.

[laceemouse 631]

Is this a bad thing? Go for my appointment to see dr. October 5...get me thinking now.

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I have not had my sleeve yet but I had my gallbladder out many years ago. At the time I was doing Weight Watchers and had lost a measly 40 pounds. It was pretty painful, I was happy to have it removed.

Gallbladder issues can happen after any weight loss, it isn't just because of the surgery.

Some doctors will take the gallbladder out during WLS but most will not, it is not a problem that everyone has so they don't see the need.

Many people on here have reported going back and having their gallbladder removed after WLS.

A COUPLE of people on here have said their doctors have given them medication to protect their gallbladder after WLS. I have never heard if such a thing before though????

[laceemouse 631]

Yes I did. The doc said it was all in my head. Actually it was all in my gallbladder. I suffered for months before he did anything and that was only because he got forced to.

Gallbladder issues/stones are fairly common after weight loss. I can't believe they didn't take your complaints seriously

[KristenLe 5,979]

Is this a bad thing? Go for my appointment to see dr. October 5...get me thinking now.

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No - it can be an annoyance but it's not anything that would make me reconsider surgery. You could still have gallbladder problems without surgery and removal could be more complicated if obese. I had my gallbladder removed years ago as an emergency but if I hadn't - I wouldn't even consider this as an issue. There's far more complications associated with obesity that concern me alot more.

[hats123 67]

A COUPLE of people on here have said their doctors have given them medication to protect their gallbladder after WLS. I have never heard if such a thing before though????

Yes, my surgeon prescribes this medication. Her protocol is to start the medication about a month post-op and continue for six months.

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[twins2016 26]

Whats the med?

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[hats123 67]

It's called Actigall (the generic name is ursodiol).

[dke 26]

My surgeon put me on Actigal for 6 most post-op to avoid gallstones. I had an ultrasound of my GB prior to surgery just to be sure I didn't already have a problem brewing. This is standard procedure.

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[painter88 101]

I had suffered from gallstones. I drink Water with freshly squeezed lemon every morning, avoid very fatty meat and I didn't have stones for a while.

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[swimbikerun 1,045]

They did that with any one having an issue after surgery. That way they could blame you for problems and legally be ok.

Get the drift?

Yes I did. The doc said it was all in my head. Actually it was all in my gallbladder. I suffered for months before he did anything and that was only because he got forced to.

Gallbladder issues/stones are fairly common after weight loss. I can't believe they didn't take your complaints seriously

[caddygirl 208]

I had my gallbladder removed 4 years ago so I guess that's a good thing!

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[smyleetn 55]

What are symptoms of gallbladder problems?

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